New Jersey is Not a “Free Choice of Doctor” State While some states allow the injured worker virtual freedom to choose his or her treating physician, that is not the case in New Jersey. The New Jersey employer has the initial right to select a physician (known as the...
When many of us think about workplace injuries, we tend to concentrate on specific traumatic accidents – falls, collisions, breaks, and sprains. There is, of course, another type of workplace injury – the kind where onset is slow and gradual. Sometimes, these WEAR and TEAR injuries take years to...
This month’s newsletters honors people who have been motivated by a passion to help others, and have have stepped up to make America a safer, more just nation. Click here to read the August 2016 newsletter.
One might think that American hospitals would be among the safest work sites in the country. Indeed, with all of those healthcare professionals milling around all day, one would expect safety to be at the forefront of everyone’s mind. Perhaps it is, but statistics don’t “fib.” According to information...
Preexisting Conditions: They’re Almost Universal One of the most common questions that arises with regard to work-related injury claims is whether a claim is barred because the injured worker has some sort of pre-existing condition. At the outset, it should be noted that, if every claim was barred where...
The New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act provides medical and indemnity benefits to individuals who suffer work-related injuries. Since workers’ compensation is a no-fault system, it covers many injuries that would not be compensated if they did not occur on the job. So, how do you determine if your injury...
Some anthropologists believe that the structure of the human hand (including the wrist) is one of the keys to our species’ amazing success on planet Earth. While other primates possess opposable thumbs, only human beings can bring our thumb all the way across our hand to our little finger....
Motorcycle ridership in the United States is at an all-time high, especially among older riders. Unfortunately, fatalities among riders age 50 or older are also on the rise. This month’s newsletter offers safety tips for bike riders and drivers, as well as some important guidance on proper insurance coverage to...
You often hear about workers’ compensation injuries in conjunction with accident injuries, such as falls, cuts, back injuries, or cumulative-trauma injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome. But what about psychological injuries? Do workers’ compensation benefits cover these cases? What Is a Psychological Injury? Psychological injuries can manifest with a range...
According to a recent report published by the Pew Research Center, there are more than 11 million unauthorized immigrants in the United States. While significant numbers are children who are not employed, unauthorized adults make up more than 5% of the U.S. labor force – more than 8% of...